SWAMP Act of 2023

The SWAMP Act of 2023 requires the President to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for all government costs incurred when staying at properties they own or have a financial interest in. This directly affects the President, mandating repayment for Secret Service protection, security expenses (like local law enforcement overtime), and transportation costs (such as Air Force One flights) during stays at properties like Mar-a-Lago or Trump Tower. The bill’s key mechanism is a mandatory reimbursement clause for all government expenditures related to such stays, as specified in Section 3. It focuses on financial accountability, requiring the President to cover costs the taxpayer would otherwise bear, without altering existing security protocols or creating new programs.